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Semaglutide Blindness, Salt-Sodium Myths, Overcoming OCD (Ask Me Anything!)

Published March 3, 2025  •  2 minutes read
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In this Ask Me Anything episode of The Art of Being Well, my functional medicine team and I are tackling your biggest health and wellness questions. Is Ozempic linked to blindness, and should you be worried? How does functional medicine approach OCD, and what natural strategies can help? We’ll dive into the sodium debate—are broths a hidden source of excess salt? Plus, we explore the impact of oxalates on health and whether an organic acid test could provide clarity. We also discuss why so many people are struggling with focus and memory issues. From brain health to metabolic risks, this episode covers a wide range of important wellness topics.

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

  • Ozempic and emerging side effects. Examining recent concerns about Ozempic, including reports of blindness, and separating fact from fear-mongering.
  • A functional medicine approach to OCD. Understanding the root causes of obsessive-compulsive disorder and integrative strategies for support.
  • Sodium in broths—should we be concerned? Breaking down the sodium content in bone broths and whether it poses a health risk.
  • Oxalates and organic acids testing. Exploring whether the OAT (organic acids test) is a useful tool for understanding and addressing oxalate issues.
  • The focus and memory crisis. Exploring why so many people are struggling with concentration and memory retention, plus functional medicine tools to support cognitive health.

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Happy listening and we hope you learned a little bit more on the art of being well!

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In Health,

Dr. Will Cole

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Dr. Will Cole, IFMCP, DC, leading functional medicine expert, consults people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh. He received his doctorate from Southern California University of Health Sciences and post doctorate education and training in functional medicine and clinical nutrition. He specializes in clinically researching underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Cole was named one of the top 50 functional medicine and integrative doctors in the nation and is the best selling author of Ketotarian and The Inflammation Spectrum.

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